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When we’re working with children and juniors, we’re not trying to find the one exceptional golfer. We’re trying to make sure every child and young person has a very positive, enabling experience.When we’re working with children and juniors, we’re not trying to find the one exceptional golfer. We’re trying to make sure every child and young person has a very positive, enabling experience.

We want to get under 13 juniors to experience and sample golf. It’s great for their movement and balance skills, and it’s social. We want to get under 13 juniors to experience and sample golf. It’s great for their movement and balance skills, and it’s social.

The experts continually tell us that without a good setup it’s almost impossible to hit a good golf shot. The experts continually tell us that without a good setup it’s almost impossible to hit a good golf shot.

What if I told you that in many cases, fat or thin contact, or a swing-path-club-face-relationship creating a fade or slice, can be traced to poor posture with incorrect bend and tilt at address? What if I told you that in many cases, fat or thin contact, or a swing-path-club-face-relationship creating a fade or slice, can be traced to poor posture with incorrect bend and tilt at address?

Last week we asked you why you thought most regular golfers paid so much less attention to their setup than a top golfer does.Last week we asked you why you thought most regular golfers paid so much less attention to their setup than a top golfer does.

One of the biggest differences between Tour Professionals and regular golfers is the amount of attention the very best continually pay to their setup.One of the biggest differences between Tour Professionals and regular golfers is the amount of attention the very best continually pay to their setup.

With all the new and exciting releases of golf equipment, it’s likely that many of you will be looking at buying a new Driver, searching for better performance that will undoubtedly include extra distance. With all the new and exciting releases of golf equipment, it’s likely that many of you will be looking at buying a new Driver, searching for better performance that will undoubtedly include extra ...See more

Some golfers will describe other courses as a ‘Pitch and Putt’. I’m not sure how they mean it, but we’d like to suggest that ‘Pitch and Putt’ is actually a great game. Some golfers will describe other courses as a ‘Pitch and Putt’. I’m not sure how they mean it, but we’d like to suggest that ‘Pitch and Putt’ is actually a great game.

Improving range of motion helps you make not just a better swing, but to recapture lost yards and consistency. Improving range of motion helps you make not just a better swing, but to recapture lost yards and consistency.

We’d like your thoughts on your short-game. Just five simple questions. Nothing complicated, technical, or personal. But it will help us with some research. Start now.We’d like your thoughts on your short-game. Just five simple questions. Nothing complicated, technical, or personal. But it will help us with some research. Start now.

Many golfers struggle to make good and consistent contact because they’re restricted or use their arms without rotating the upper body. Improve your range of motion. Improve your golf.Many golfers struggle to make good and consistent contact because they’re restricted or use their arms without rotating the upper body. Improve your range of motion. Improve your golf.

This year we want you ready to play better golf. And the most important thing you can do to improve your golf swing is to improve your range of motion.This year we want you ready to play better golf. And the most important thing you can do to improve your golf swing is to improve your range of motion.

Over the next 3 or 4 weeks keep a separate scorecard. It only comes into play when you have an approach shot, from the fairway.Over the next 3 or 4 weeks keep a separate scorecard. It only comes into play when you have an approach shot, from the fairway.

If we can get you here, then you’ll hit more fairways, you’ll be able to attack greens with short and mid-IronsIf we can get you here, then you’ll hit more fairways, you’ll be able to attack greens with short and mid-Irons

If you’d like to be able to come to the golf course, even if you haven’t played for a while, and know that you’ll still hit FairwaysIf you’d like to be able to come to the golf course, even if you haven’t played for a while, and know that you’ll still hit Fairways

This is a simple, solid, very repeatable golf swing that makes it so much easier to hit better golf shots more consistently.This is a simple, solid, very repeatable golf swing that makes it so much easier to hit better golf shots more consistently.

Adding up all the design and configuration options, there are going to be hundreds of setups that make it harder to hit good shots. Adding up all the design and configuration options, there are going to be hundreds of setups that make it harder to hit good shots.

The consequences to non-mental health through adolescence is catastrophic. Get children - every child you know - into golf. The consequences to non-mental health through adolescence is catastrophic. Get children - every child you know - into golf.

If they’re finding time for the gym, running or cycling before or after work, then they can find time for golf. If they’re finding time for the gym, running or cycling before or after work, then they can find time for golf.

A lot of people who played the game of golf through their teens and early twenties, stopped playing as their career’s and family commitments placed pressure on their time.A lot of people who played the game of golf through their teens and early twenties, stopped playing as their career’s and family commitments placed pressure on their time.

If you’ve got children, or you’re lucky enough to have grand-children, and you haven’t done so already, introduce them to golf.If you’ve got children, or you’re lucky enough to have grand-children, and you haven’t done so already, introduce them to golf.

There’s no question that for a beginner, golf can be an intimidating game, especially 400 yards out from the hole.There’s no question that for a beginner, golf can be an intimidating game, especially 400 yards out from the hole.

The experts believe that this approach to practice keeps the brain much more engaged on the shot that’s about to be playedThe experts believe that this approach to practice keeps the brain much more engaged on the shot that’s about to be played

Most advice seems to recommend using one of two practice methods, but when we watch golfers practicing, they don’t utilize either. Most advice seems to recommend using one of two practice methods, but when we watch golfers practicing, they don’t utilize either.

What percentage of golfers playing in the next Saturday competition will have put in any real practice time?What percentage of golfers playing in the next Saturday competition will have put in any real practice time?

If you’ve got short-game practice time with a friend or family member, then make it more fun with a Par 18 Challenge.If you’ve got short-game practice time with a friend or family member, then make it more fun with a Par 18 Challenge.

While you’re playing a full 18-holes, there is another game or two you should keep track of. One is your average from 50 yards in.While you’re playing a full 18-holes, there is another game or two you should keep track of. One is your average from 50 yards in.

Three great reasons your children should learn to play golf. First, they learn it so easily and get to have a lifetime of fun. Three great reasons your children should learn to play golf. First, they learn it so easily and get to have a lifetime of fun.

Encourage your children to find time to disconnect from the pressure and more connected with friends.Encourage your children to find time to disconnect from the pressure and more connected with friends.

If you watch the diminutive ladies from the LPGA Tour hitting it a mile, you’ll notice how their downswing follows a specific sequenceIf you watch the diminutive ladies from the LPGA Tour hitting it a mile, you’ll notice how their downswing follows a specific sequence

Some of the ladies on the LPGA Tour hit the ball consistently past 270 yards, despite being shorter and lighter than many of those we see on the 1st tee struggling to get much further than 220 yards.Some of the ladies on the LPGA Tour hit the ball consistently past 270 yards, despite being shorter and lighter than many of those we see on the 1st tee struggling to get much further than 220 yards.

On the LPGA Tour the ladies, despite a more diminutive size, are hitting it from the tee past the 270 yard mark on occasion. What are they doing that we can learn from?On the LPGA Tour the ladies, despite a more diminutive size, are hitting it from the tee past the 270 yard mark on occasion. What are they doing that we can learn from?

Have you checked the average driving distances the ladies on the LPGA Tour hit their tee shots? How do these Ladies, some as short as 5 foot 3 and as light as 120 pounds, average 270 yards?Have you checked the average driving distances the ladies on the LPGA Tour hit their tee shots? How do these Ladies, some as short as 5 foot 3 and as light as 120 pounds, average 270 yards?

Are you one of the large majority of golfers who’re unsure about exactly how far they hit each of their clubs?Are you one of the large majority of golfers who’re unsure about exactly how far they hit each of their clubs?

There’s a simple measure we can improve, with game management improvement, that directly impacts your scorecard.There’s a simple measure we can improve, with game management improvement, that directly impacts your scorecard.

A better statistic for most of us to measure than “greens in regulation” is our mid range approach shot percentages.A better statistic for most of us to measure than “greens in regulation” is our mid range approach shot percentages.

The priorities of a Tour Professional and you are bound to be different. Yours are more important to us.The priorities of a Tour Professional and you are bound to be different. Yours are more important to us.

If you’re a regular golfer with a 15 – 24 handicap, then you could be 10 shots better with a good player’s short gamefrom 100 yards inIf you’re a regular golfer with a 15 – 24 handicap, then you could be 10 shots better with a good player’s short gamefrom 100 yards in

You all play golf for individual reasons. We probably all enjoy hitting a record score, but for many (research tells us most), what we’re really after is enjoyment out in the big green space.You all play golf for individual reasons. We probably all enjoy hitting a record score, but for many (research tells us most), what we’re really after is enjoyment out in the big green space.

Your golfing dream doesn’t always have to be related to performance. It might be to be able to play with a daughter or son, or grand-father or grand-mother. Possibly you’d like to join in with a group or maintain your ‘position’ with your current group. Your golfing dream doesn’t always have to be related to performance. It might be to be able to play with a daughter or son, or grand-father or grand-mother. Possibly you’d like to join in with a ...See more

I am going to start a series of articles on key benchmarks in your golf game that you should assess, but I want to start with a really important shoutout. I am going to start a series of articles on key benchmarks in your golf game that you should assess, but I want to start with a really important shoutout.

The world changes. Attitudes and expectations change. Retirement is a stage of life that’s changed. No longer does he go off to garden or the golf course to escape. No longer does she deal with all the household and family responsibilities alone.The world changes. Attitudes and expectations change. Retirement is a stage of life that’s changed. No longer does he go off to garden or the golf course to escape. No longer does she deal with all ...See more

There are so many ways to play golf. You don’t have to sit back and wait for the format to be dictated. Why not play a 4-man scramble amongst friends. It’s a really social experience and most shots are played from good lies.There are so many ways to play golf. You don’t have to sit back and wait for the format to be dictated. Why not play a 4-man scramble amongst friends. It’s a really social experience and most shots ...See more

Too many golfers have succumbed to the pressures of modern life and disappeared from the game. Let’s help them find the passion again.Too many golfers have succumbed to the pressures of modern life and disappeared from the game. Let’s help them find the passion again.

I’m not sure if there’s a more fulfilling activity than golf when people enter retirement. It continues to provide a challenge that offers a sense of reward and accomplishment.I’m not sure if there’s a more fulfilling activity than golf when people enter retirement. It continues to provide a challenge that offers a sense of reward and accomplishment.

There is a sense that the world is going too fast. Responsibilities and expectations have increased. There’s too much to be done, in too little time.There is a sense that the world is going too fast. Responsibilities and expectations have increased. There’s too much to be done, in too little time.

There are so many reasons that golf is a great activity for children. They’re outside, in a social activity, developing coordination, balance and ball striking skills, and having a lot of fun.There are so many reasons that golf is a great activity for children. They’re outside, in a social activity, developing coordination, balance and ball striking skills, and having a lot of fun.

Breaking 90 – Don’t live with this problem. Amongst golfers shooting above 90 and especially 95 the most common fault we see is a combination of the wrong swing path AND the club face open to the path at impact. Breaking 90 – Don’t live with this problem. Amongst golfers shooting above 90 and especially 95 the most common fault we see is a combination of the wrong swing path AND the club face open to the ...See more

Yes, that’s our target. We know that the ball that moves right (or left for left-handers), bedevils so many of our golfers.Yes, that’s our target. We know that the ball that moves right (or left for left-handers), bedevils so many of our golfers.

Most golfers struggle with a left-to-right shot shape (left handers are vice versa). If that’s you it’s robbing you of distance; time in the fairway and on the greens; and fulfillment. Most golfers struggle with a left-to-right shot shape (left handers are vice versa). If that’s you it’s robbing you of distance; time in the fairway and on the greens; and fulfillment.

If you’re shooting above 90 or 95, then come and chat to us.Have an assessment and let’s see how we can get you shooting in the 80’s more often, if not always.If you’re shooting above 90 or 95, then come and chat to us.Have an assessment and let’s see how we can get you shooting in the 80’s more often, if not always.

How many times are you tricked on unfamiliar greens by which way your ball breaks as it gets to the hole?How many times are you tricked on unfamiliar greens by which way your ball breaks as it gets to the hole?

We probably accept that Tour caddies are better at reading Putts than most of us. There’s an opinion that they’re masters of some “dark art” of green reading.We probably accept that Tour caddies are better at reading Putts than most of us. There’s an opinion that they’re masters of some “dark art” of green reading.

When you crouch down behind the ball or stand up and walk around the Putt, what are you really looking at? Do you have a process to read the green? Does your local knowledge suffice?When you crouch down behind the ball or stand up and walk around the Putt, what are you really looking at? Do you have a process to read the green? Does your local knowledge suffice?

On TV it often looks like the Pros are making everything. You’d probably expect those statistics to be ‘better’. So, of the Putts they missed from 20 feet, what do you think the percentage breakdown of misses are?On TV it often looks like the Pros are making everything. You’d probably expect those statistics to be ‘better’. So, of the Putts they missed from 20 feet, what do you think the percentage breakdown ...See more

In the last weeks I’ve been talking to those golfers who aren’t breaking 95 every time. Often we find that their golf has become too complicated. They’ve reached a level, but they don’t want to push on because they fear it might become even more complicated. In the last weeks I’ve been talking to those golfers who aren’t breaking 95 every time. Often we find that their golf has become too complicated. They’ve reached a level, but they don’t want to push ...See more

Here’s a drill that makes it impossible for you to manipulate the club. The club will lead the swing.Here’s a drill that makes it impossible for you to manipulate the club. The club will lead the swing.

Possibly we should measure the success of golf in the Olympics by how many people, especially youngsters, it inspired to try the game of golf.Possibly we should measure the success of golf in the Olympics by how many people, especially youngsters, it inspired to try the game of golf.

Ball speed is the biggest factor in how much carry you achieve and is created by clubhead speed and quality of impact. Technique and physical conditioning both have a role to play in how much ball speed you can generate.Ball speed is the biggest factor in how much carry you achieve and is created by clubhead speed and quality of impact. Technique and physical conditioning both have a role to play in how much ball ...See more

Your distance potential is determined to large extent by your clubhead speed and we want to make sure you’re not losing out. We can do this using a combination of appropriate technique adjustments and golf-specific fitness exercises.Your distance potential is determined to large extent by your clubhead speed and we want to make sure you’re not losing out. We can do this using a combination of appropriate technique adjustments ...See more

Hitting long shots requires a high energy transfer from golfer to club to ball, and Smash Factor is a measure of this energy transfer.Hitting long shots requires a high energy transfer from golfer to club to ball, and Smash Factor is a measure of this energy transfer.

I get lots of golfers coming to me with concerns about losing distance in their game despite no obvious swing mechanic and/or equipment changes. When it comes to this common problem, I like to take an holistic approach.I get lots of golfers coming to me with concerns about losing distance in their game despite no obvious swing mechanic and/or equipment changes. When it comes to this common problem, I like to take ...See more

Your muscles will struggle to contract with enough force to stabilize and power-up your swing if they’re tight, rigid and unengaged. That’s why maintaining normal length in the muscles of your upper leg is important.Your muscles will struggle to contract with enough force to stabilize and power-up your swing if they’re tight, rigid and unengaged. That’s why maintaining normal length in the muscles of your upper ...See more

This is a popular and effective way of preparing the body for efficient movement and getting into the habit of doing it regularly can improve your range of motion and help you generate more power and distance.This is a popular and effective way of preparing the body for efficient movement and getting into the habit of doing it regularly can improve your range of motion and help you generate more power and ...See more

We’d like to see how much distance we can add to your game by helping you improve your flexibility using a set of exercises over a one-month period and assessing your swing before and after.We’d like to see how much distance we can add to your game by helping you improve your flexibility using a set of exercises over a one-month period and assessing your swing before and after.

17 Golf rules you definitely need to know when playing in a tournament. A neat article in Golf Digest.17 Golf rules you definitely need to know when playing in a tournament. A neat article in Golf Digest.

The rotational capacity of your hips, back and shoulders affects how much torque you can produce during your golf swing, which in turn affects your power and distance.The rotational capacity of your hips, back and shoulders affects how much torque you can produce during your golf swing, which in turn affects your power and distance.

Here Martin Hall of Golf Channel shows you Gary Player’s drill to perfect the feeling of control of the Sand Wedge club head through impact.Here Martin Hall of Golf Channel shows you Gary Player’s drill to perfect the feeling of control of the Sand Wedge club head through impact.

There is a lot of confusing information written about the bunker shot, yet with the correct technique, this is an easy shot to play well. If you’re at all unsure of how to play this shot (beyond the words) or you’re struggling from greenside bunkers.There is a lot of confusing information written about the bunker shot, yet with the correct technique, this is an easy shot to play well. If you’re at all unsure of how to play this shot (beyond the ...See more

One of the tips when practicing bunker play is to draw a line in the sand about a cm behind the ball and to practice entering the sand there. For many, that tip creates a vision of the leading edge entering the sand at that point. If that’s the consequence then it will lead to digging and poor bunker play.One of the tips when practicing bunker play is to draw a line in the sand about a cm behind the ball and to practice entering the sand there. For many, that tip creates a vision of the leading edge ...See more

Bunker play is a great example of the danger of written instruction. Golfers have read a few guide points: Open the face, dig in the sand, aim behind the ball etc.; and then tried to apply those. Looking around your friends’ and playing partners’ bunker play, how many would you think are good bunker players? Bunker play is a great example of the danger of written instruction. Golfers have read a few guide points: Open the face, dig in the sand, aim behind the ball etc.; and then tried to apply those. ...See more

This is one of the best examples of written instruction causing confusion. It’s interpreted by most as meaning take your grip and then rotate the gripped club to open the face.This is one of the best examples of written instruction causing confusion. It’s interpreted by most as meaning take your grip and then rotate the gripped club to open the face.

In the Drive, Chip & Putt Championship for Junior golfers, the participants will hit 3 chip shots to test their skill with the Wedge. This is actually a great competition to play amongst friends on a quick trip down to the club.In the Drive, Chip & Putt Championship for Junior golfers, the participants will hit 3 chip shots to test their skill with the Wedge. This is actually a great competition to play amongst friends on a ...See more

Have you considered measuring your tee-shot performance and tracking your improvement? Give this test a try.Have you considered measuring your tee-shot performance and tracking your improvement? Give this test a try.

There are so many ways to have fun hitting a golf ball. You can create your own variation on the Drive, Chip & Putting Championship scoring format to improve those skills that will deliver more fun on every hole.There are so many ways to have fun hitting a golf ball. You can create your own variation on the Drive, Chip & Putting Championship scoring format to improve those skills that will deliver more fun ...See more

Many of the better players get away with the wrong plane on their downswing most of the time because they’re able to make adjustments with their hands. Many of the better players get away with the wrong plane on their downswing most of the time because they’re able to make adjustments with their hands.

If you’re shooting in the lower 90’s with some good scores lower in the 80’s, but you’re inclined to lose the ball right (left for left handers) because of your first move on the downswing, then there’s a good chance you can become a very good golfer. If you’re shooting in the lower 90’s with some good scores lower in the 80’s, but you’re inclined to lose the ball right (left for left handers) because of your first move on the downswing, then ...See more

It might be easier than you think to improve your consistency. Without the proper posture, creating the correct plane for YOUR body will prove challengingIt might be easier than you think to improve your consistency. Without the proper posture, creating the correct plane for YOUR body will prove challenging

If someone you know quit the game because it was too much of a struggle, let us help you recover that golfer by showing them the quickest journey to better golf.If someone you know quit the game because it was too much of a struggle, let us help you recover that golfer by showing them the quickest journey to better golf.

Some golfers gave up the game because they couldn’t reach a standard that allowed them to enjoy the game. They see the route back to the game as being hours on the lesson tee and hours thereafter practicing. There is another way to make learning fun.Some golfers gave up the game because they couldn’t reach a standard that allowed them to enjoy the game. They see the route back to the game as being hours on the lesson tee and hours thereafter ...See more

Golf, especially for someone who hasn’t played in a while, can offer a lot of punishment and heart-break. But we can change that.Golf, especially for someone who hasn’t played in a while, can offer a lot of punishment and heart-break. But we can change that.

Research indicates that over 40% of those who no longer play would actually like to play again. What can you and I do to recover those golfers?Research indicates that over 40% of those who no longer play would actually like to play again. What can you and I do to recover those golfers?

Just as important as an upper body turn is on the backswing, so you need to beable to extend through the impact zone and follow through.Just as important as an upper body turn is on the backswing, so you need to beable to extend through the impact zone and follow through.

Many golfers have never had any short game coaching. Even fewer have had a Putting lesson. And it shows in the performances from 40 yards in. It’s almost as if we expect to get to a level of skill where our approach shots find the green every time. Well, we don’t.Many golfers have never had any short game coaching. Even fewer have had a Putting lesson. And it shows in the performances from 40 yards in. It’s almost as if we expect to get to a level of skill ...See more

You need to approach every hole aware of the risks, and the ability to know enough about your own game to appreciate where there’s a potential reward and where there isn’t.You need to approach every hole aware of the risks, and the ability to know enough about your own game to appreciate where there’s a potential reward and where there isn’t.

Here's another exercise that is designed to improve your range of motion and your ability to make a good shoulder turn.Here's another exercise that is designed to improve your range of motion and your ability to make a good shoulder turn.

You’ll find that the game you have, to shoot under 85 consistently, will bring you so much joy. It’s not about your handicap, it’s about having the quality to get around a golf course with some control. If you’re shooting in the low 90’s, now is the time to make a leapYou’ll find that the game you have, to shoot under 85 consistently, will bring you so much joy. It’s not about your handicap, it’s about having the quality to get around a golf course with some ...See more

If you can use the next 3 months to improve your range of motion, then when you get to next make that golf swing, an improved range of motion will help you make a better swing.If you can use the next 3 months to improve your range of motion, then when you get to next make that golf swing, an improved range of motion will help you make a better swing.

The ability to separate the hips from the shoulders is important for an effective turn during the golf swing.The ability to separate the hips from the shoulders is important for an effective turn during the golf swing.

The hip flexor muscles must be flexible and strong if you want a stable, powerful golf swing. When they’re weak, compensation occurs, causing a number of swing limitations and injury.The hip flexor muscles must be flexible and strong if you want a stable, powerful golf swing. When they’re weak, compensation occurs, causing a number of swing limitations and injury.

Comerford’s Hip Complex is an exercise developed specifically to strengthen the hip rotators and improve stability, both vital to a powerful swing.Comerford’s Hip Complex is an exercise developed specifically to strengthen the hip rotators and improve stability, both vital to a powerful swing.

I would guess that less than half of you have a standard warm up routine on the Putting green before they make their way to the 1st green. You really ought to. There should be a few key putting aspects you should be nailing down before you hit the course. Here's Jim Furyk's suggestion.I would guess that less than half of you have a standard warm up routine on the Putting green before they make their way to the 1st green. You really ought to. There should be a few key putting ...See more

In this short video from Matt Every, there's a really neat idea about distance control with your irons and how you can improve while having some fun.In this short video from Matt Every, there's a really neat idea about distance control with your irons and how you can improve while having some fun.

Golf doesn’t have to be 18 holes and 4+ hours. Find a few friends, come down after work, and set up a competition around a practice area that might take only 30 – 45 minutes. You’ll have great fun in an environment where each shot counts.Golf doesn’t have to be 18 holes and 4+ hours. Find a few friends, come down after work, and set up a competition around a practice area that might take only 30 – 45 minutes. You’ll have great fun in ...See more

The manufacturers' advertising promises extra yards. That's great but for many of you, finding the Fairway more often would have a bigger impact not just on your scorecard, but your enjoyment. Here's a tip from Jim Furyk that might help.The manufacturers' advertising promises extra yards. That's great but for many of you, finding the Fairway more often would have a bigger impact not just on your scorecard, but your enjoyment. Here's ...See more

Then here are four skills challenges to test yourself. These challenges will examine your short pitch, greenside bunker, long chip and lob shot skills. Keep score and test yourself regularly. Make sure you're improving and you'll shoot lower scores.Then here are four skills challenges to test yourself. These challenges will examine your short pitch, greenside bunker, long chip and lob shot skills. Keep score and test yourself regularly. Make ...See more

When you're buying a new Driver we should start with your swing and what improvement will make the biggest difference to your game.When you're buying a new Driver we should start with your swing and what improvement will make the biggest difference to your game.

You should always be prepared to measure your performance levels at different shot making skills. Practice ought to be helping you to improve your skills so that you're having more fun on the course. Here's a complete selection of 'skills challenges' to select from.You should always be prepared to measure your performance levels at different shot making skills. Practice ought to be helping you to improve your skills so that you're having more fun on the course. ...See more

We all think we're beyond the fundamentals, but you should re-visit them often. Here's a fundamental many golfers miss and it makes a big difference to club head speed.We all think we're beyond the fundamentals, but you should re-visit them often. Here's a fundamental many golfers miss and it makes a big difference to club head speed.